February 25, 2011, 11:36AM

The wholesale retailer eliminates 12 "red list" species from the seafood items it will sell in its warehouses, and vows to not resume sales unless their sources can be certified as sustainable. Full story »

December 13, 2010, 11:40PM

This week Oregon's crab fishery is celebrating its sustainability certification. Plus, we loving snacking on candy canes made with Oregon mint, as well as Mother Peach handmade caramels. And Katherine Cole has just the book for the aspiring sommelier in your life. Full story »

December 07, 2010, 9:55AM

Crab lovers thrilled at the news that Oregon's Dungeness season kicked off last week. Now, another sweet development: Oregon Dungeness crab has been certified by the Marine Stewardship Council. The London-based council’s seal of approval is meant to assure seafood buyers that what’s in the fish case was caught and handled in a sustainable manner. Certification for the Dungeness followed... Full story »

August 03, 2010, 2:03PM

Portland OR (August, 2010) - A group of West Coast fishermen have partnered with leading retailer, Whole Foods Market to promote Northwest albacore throughout August. This is the third consecutive year that the supermarket chain will highlight sustainable tuna caught by members of the Western Fishboat Owners Association (WFOA). The partnership will be launched at the Bite of Oregon event... Full story »

September 10, 2009, 1:00PM

The Marine Stewardship Council has certified its first Russian fishery, recognizing the pink and chum salmon fishery on the Kuril island of Iturup for its sustainable fishing and environmental practices. The fishery is managed by the Russian government and Gidrostroy, a joint stock company which owns and manages the fishing, processing and transport systems. Full story »